Scripted Development Producer

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom News UK Full time

Job Title: Scripted Development Producer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Scripted Development Producer to join our team at News UK. As a key member of our content development team, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and presenting exciting materials from our archives and contemporary journalism to our colleagues in Fox Entertainment Group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pitch ideas to FEG Commissioning teams based upon IP developed from News UK's journalism.
  • Move ideas from pitch through to commissioning and into production.
  • Mining the archive to identify the most relevant material for development.
  • Working with the editorial teams across The Times, The Sunday Times, and The Sun to find contemporary stories which lend themselves to scripted development.
  • Develop a deep understanding of FEG's creative priorities by working with creative and commissioning teams in London, New York, and Los Angeles.
  • Craft stories you identify into pitches for FEG and News UK executive teams.
  • Collaborate with the FEG team to develop your ideas by providing feedback on creative treatments, potential writing talent, and other core creative processes.
  • Assisting in the ultimate production of those ideas.

Requirements:

  • Creative vision - the ability to identify potential in stories and bring them to life in the pitch process.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in scripted content development with a significant tenure within either a TV broadcast, cable network, Studio, or established independent production company.
  • Must have a working knowledge of global trends in the industry as well as a keen understanding of storytelling and casting as it applies to the creation of winning, successful programming.
  • The ability to function in a complex, fast-paced, and demanding environment, an entrepreneurial drive, and passion for the business, the content, and the audience.
  • The ability to think creatively and encourage this type of thinking among team members; an imaginative, innovative mindset with strong combination of creative sensibility and keen business acumen.
  • An excellent writer with strong communication skills and the ability to present his/her views in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment as well as diverse constituencies and both creative and business personality types.

Benefits:

  • Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
  • Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
  • Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
  • Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes.
  • 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme.
  • Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
  • Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
  • Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage, and counselling.
  • A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

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